Rugby morning headlines as Lions star to finish career in Wales and New Zealand great set to retire
Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby headlines for Friday, April 29.
New Zealand Sport News
Scotland to face Australia in autumn with home-based players only - with intriguing Jack Dempsey scenario thrown up
Scotland will take on the All Blacks for the first time in five years when they welcome them to Murrayfield in November.
"More You Bowled, The Slower...": Umran Malik's Raw Pace Has Impressed All, But Daniel Vettori Sounds A Warning
Umran Malik is the talk of the town after his latest exploits in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. On Wednesday night, the lad from Jammu and Kashmir scalped 5/25 for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Gujarat Titans. It was his maiden five-for but more than that, his express pace impressed all. Malik's emergence has given the Indian team management fresh hope of yet another pace superstar in the ranks. There are several reports pointing towards Malik's induction into the Indian cricket team.
Ben Stokes: Inspirational all-rounder turned England captain
Talismanic all-rounder Ben Stokes has long been England's go-to guy with both bat and ball. Now he has the added challenge of resurrecting the nation as a force in Test cricket.
Scotland to play Wallabies and All Blacks in Autumn series
Scotland will face Australia, Fiji, New Zealand and Argentina at Murrayfield during this year's Autumn international campaign, the Scottish Rugby Union announced on Thursday.
Man Utd 'target £84m Darwin Nunez alternative' as Erik ten Hag seeks more firepower
Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign Victor Osimhen this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster their ranks up front.
Stokes starts England Test captaincy by demanding Broad and Anderson return
Ben Stokes was hailed as the epitome of what England need to reverse their Test fortunes after being confirmed as the team’s new captain in Rob Key’s first public appearance as the director of men’s cricket.
Rob Key hopes to have England coach in place for first Test of the summer
Rob Key is optimistic about England’s chances of attracting a high-class field of coaching candidates and hopes to have a Test specialist in place for the first game of the summer.